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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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